JP6789574B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Some conventional gaming machines are provided with a plurality of functional devices (motors, solenoids, etc.) capable of operating by being supplied with driving power. Movable decorative members, starting ports, large winning openings, etc. were attached to the game machine at a plurality of places, and a plurality of motors, solenoids, etc. for operating these were also provided in the game machine. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, many electric drive means (functional devices) can be driven with a limited number of output ports of the control means.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-166083

However, since the control means outputs the drive data for driving the electric drive means to the plurality of electric drive means at predetermined intervals regardless of the content thereof, the same drive data as the previous time is obtained again. Will output the drive data of. That is, the same amount of drive data is output from the control means to the plurality of electric drive means each time. Therefore, for example, if the number of electric drive means increases, the amount of drive data may increase, and the output of drive data may not be completed within a predetermined time. Generally, since control data is exchanged between the control means and the plurality of electric drive means according to a predetermined control procedure, it is necessary to finish the output of the drive data within a predetermined time. is there. Therefore, even in the game machine of Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the number of electric drive means that can be driven at the same time is limited due to the amount of drive data.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a plurality of functional devices capable of increasing the number of functional devices that can be driven at the same time. To do.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A plurality of functional devices provided in a game board and / or a holding frame for holding the game board and capable of operating by receiving a drive power supply, and
A device control means for outputting device control information for controlling the operating state of the functional device to the plurality of functional devices in correspondence with each of the functional devices.
Specific control information including device identification information that identifies a specific functional device among the plurality of functional devices and the device control information corresponding to the specific functional device can be output to the device control means at predetermined time intervals. With control means,
As the control executed by the specific control means at the predetermined time intervals,
Among the plurality of functional devices, the specific control information including the device control information for the functional device that changes the operating state and not including the device control information for the functional device that does not change the operating state is output. 1 control and
It has a second control that outputs the specific control information including the device control information for all of the plurality of functional devices.
When the plurality of functional devices perform a predetermined series of operations,
The specific control means
The second control is executed when the start information of the series of operations is received from another control means and / or when the end information of the series of operations is received and when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the series of operations. ,
It is characterized in that the first control is executed during the execution of the series of operations.

Here, although details will be described later, the "functional device" may be any device that can perform a predetermined operation by receiving the supply of driving power, and for example, a lamp device including an LED (frame lamp, board lamp, etc.) Decorative LEDs, etc.), electrical drive sources (movable decorative members, etc. that are powered by a motor), speakers, and the like can fall under this category. The "game board and / or the holding frame for holding the game board" includes both the game board and the holding frame for holding the game board, and the game board and the holding frame for holding the game board. It means to include both of either one of them.

According to such a game machine, the specific control means has device control information for a functional device that changes an operating state among a plurality of functional devices as a control (also referred to as a "control phase") executed at predetermined time intervals. It has a first control (also referred to as a "first phase") that outputs specific control information that does not include device control information for a functional device that does not change the operating state. As a result, when the specific control means outputs the device control information in the first control, the device control information to be output to the functional device is output as compared with the case where the device control information is output to all of the plurality of functional devices. It is possible to reduce it. Therefore, in the first control, it is possible to increase the number of functional devices that can output the device control information as the device control information decreases.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the number of functional devices that can be driven at the same time.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a jackpot type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 is a flowchart of random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a lamp data output process. It is a flowchart of output data generation processing. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of an output buffer. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a table which shows the movable notice decision table. It is a flowchart of the setting process such as a notice effect. It is a flowchart of display notice effect execution processing. It is a flowchart of the movable notice effect execution processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the initial state and the operation state of a movable decorative member. It is a flowchart of the lamp data output processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the drive data output processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the drive data output processing of another aspect of Example 2.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the winning game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the playing board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. It is also provided with a "effect button 63"), and in addition, a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the first embodiment, and any input means can be input by the player, or the player directly contacts the button portion to input (for example). , Haunting type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is close to each other and inputs. ..

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5a for decoration. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit") (that is, the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). (Simply referred to as "win / fail judgment") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scroll display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game, and a waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production pattern game production, the winning game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, the production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later, and There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second feature displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5a) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to move along with the game effect. The movable decorative member 14 of the first embodiment is included in a movable decorative unit (not shown) provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, the movable decorative unit has a holding mechanism that holds (locks) the movable decorative member 14 at the starting point position and releases the holding (locking) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and holding at the starting point position. A drop mechanism that drops the movable decorative member 14 to a predetermined end point position (fall position), a rotation mechanism that allows the movable decorative member 145 that has fallen to the end point position to rotate at that position, and a rotation mechanism that allows the movable decorative member 145 to rotate at that position. It is possible to include at least an ascending mechanism that allows the movable decorative member 14 to be ascended to the starting point position. Although the mechanical configuration of each of these mechanisms is not shown, at least for the holding mechanism, the rotating mechanism, and the raising mechanism, a solenoid is used to release the holding of the movable decorative member 14, and the movable decorative member 14 is rotated. A motor is used to raise the movable decorative member 14. The solenoid and the motor constitute the electric drive source 14a described later (see FIG. 5).

The movable decorative member 14 is configured to be able to move up and down on the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a by driving the above-mentioned electric drive source 14a. FIG. 3 shows a state (initial state) in which the movable decorative member 14 is not operating and is in the starting point position, and the movable decorative member 14 in this state is shown by a broken line. At this time, since the movable decorative member 14 is hidden behind the decorative member 13, the movable decorative member 14 cannot be seen by the player. Then, for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls (descends) and appears on the front surface of the display screen 7a with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, so that the movable decorative member 14 becomes visible. .. As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for hitting.

The movable decorative member 14 of the first embodiment is held in the state of the start point position (initial state) by the holding mechanism described above, and the holding is released based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (holding release condition). By doing so, the front side of the display screen 7a can be dropped to a predetermined end point position by its own weight (drop mechanism). Further, the dropped movable decorative member 14 is configured to be rotatable at the end point position (falling position) by the above-mentioned rotation mechanism, and is also configured to be movable from the end point position to the start point position by the above-mentioned raising mechanism. In the first embodiment, the origin sensor 14b is provided at the starting point position of the movable decorative member 14. Details of the operation of the movable decorative member 14 will be described later.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which includes a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entrance”) provided with a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to.

Further, in the game area 3, above the first large winning opening 30, and at the lower right of the center decoration 10, the second large winning device 36 provided with the second large winning opening 35 (“the second variable entry opening”). ”) Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

That is, the second variable entry port 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to. The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general entry ports 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed, and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed. .. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, the ball is left-handed to enter the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second The aim is to enter the large winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters the first start opening, the second start opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the general entry opening, each entry opening is predetermined. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. A device 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 has a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail determination information (first) related to the second special symbol. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items of 2 special figure hold) and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. ing.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. When the result is a hit, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A launch direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the state should be left or right. The various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) based on the above is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the open pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol displayed as stopped is used. A special game (big hit game, small hit game) that opens the 1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In the case of a small hit, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. Similar to the first special symbol display 41b, the stop display mode is defined as a different display mode depending on the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if the ball enters the second start port 21, it is stored. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four each. The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball, up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". Further, when the number of holds is 2, the display mode can be such that the LED of "u" is turned on in red and the LED of "v" is turned off, such as "u ● v □". Further, when the number of holds is 3, the display mode can be such that both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u ● v ●".

Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲" to set the display mode. Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold is held. It displays a number. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds 1 to 1 No. 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol fluctuatingly for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in a mode in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the fluctuation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as random numbers for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of hold numbers 2 to 4 is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", which controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "game control unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" and also referred to as "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and control related to the payout of the game ball. The payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”) to be performed, the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the symbol displayed on the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect No. 1 2. It is provided with an image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like that controls the display of the special figure holding display 103b or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 84 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 84 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 85. Therefore, signals are input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and signals are output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general sensors. The entry sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general entry port sensor 27a is provided in each general entry port 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general entry port 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first large winning opening solenoid 33, and the second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first grand prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first grand prize device 31. The second grand prize opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second grand prize device 36. The second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are collectively referred to as the second starting port solenoid 24 and the like.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general drawing. The hold indicator 44, the round indicator 45, the game state indicator 46, the launch direction indicator 47, and the hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted). (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out prize balls and pays out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 is the firing handle 60. Detects the amount of rotation. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer 91 for effect control (“microcomputer for effect control”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and turns on / off the two LEDs or combines the colors to produce the effect symbol. Stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs, or by combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed on the 1st effect hold display area 9c by the number of holds and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds to be displayed. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled. This can display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5a based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of each lamp (LED) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5a is performed via the lamp control board 107. Each of these lamps and the effect control microcomputer 91 are connected via, for example, a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). Each of these lamps continues to operate (lights, turns off, blinks, etc.) according to the latest operation data until the operation data is updated. Each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a corresponds to one aspect of the "functional device" of the present invention.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is movablely decorated by driving an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via a relay board 108 based on a command received from the main control board 80. The member 14 is operated. These electric drive sources 14a and the effect control microcomputer 91 are also connected via, for example, a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). The lamp control board 107 behaves with respect to the electric drive source 14a according to the command received from the effect control microcomputer 91 in the same manner as for each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5a.

As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 operates operation pattern data for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode (operation data for determining motor rotation direction, rotation angle, stop, holding, etc., solenoid excitation, non-excitation, etc.). Is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled by driving the electric drive source 14a based on the determined operation data.

The movable decorative member 14 is composed of a drive control board and an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the drive control board and controlled. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 as described later is performed by the driving force generated by the motor. The motor is, for example, a stepping motor, and is configured to rotate the rotor in predetermined step units based on an input pulse signal. The pulse signal input to the motor is generated by the drive control board according to the above-mentioned operation data, for example. The motor continues to perform operations (clockwise rotation, counterclockwise rotation, holding, stopping, etc.) according to the latest operation data until the operation data is updated. The electrical drive source 14a corresponds to one aspect of the "functional device" of the present invention. Further, the drive control board corresponds to one aspect of the "device control means" of the present invention.

A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the movable decorative member 14 is configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 52), and also contains light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the decorative LED. , Is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. Therefore, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also the light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c. The decorative LED 14c corresponds to one aspect of the "functional device" of the present invention.

Further, an origin sensor 14b for detecting that the movable decorative member 14 is at the start point position (initial state), that is, at the origin is connected to the sub control board 90. The origin sensor 14b is included in the movable decorative unit described above, and as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, when the movable decorative member 14 is at the starting point position behind the decorative member 13 (back side). It is provided so that its existence can be detected. When the movable decorative member 14 is in the start point position, the signal (origin sensor signal) input from the origin sensor 14b to the sub control board 90 is turned on, and when the movable decorative member 14 is not in the start point position, the origin sensor signal is turned off. Become. The origin sensor 14b may be any sensor that can detect that a detection object is approaching without contact, and a photo sensor, proximity sensor, or the like can be used.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to as simply "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits include "15R (round) first big hit", "15R second big hit", "2R third big hit", and "15R fourth big hit". In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 4th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and the first round In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easily). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. "15R 2nd big hit" is the first round, which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that this "15R second big hit" is a big hit that does not open the second big winning opening 35 in a manner in which the game ball can pass through (easily) the specific area 39. In the "2R 3rd big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st and 2nd rounds which are chance rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area is lower than that of the 15R first big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the above-mentioned 15R 1st jackpot, 2R 3rd jackpot, or 15R 4th jackpot, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area is relatively high. Since the second round and the second chance round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. .. On the other hand, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the opening time of each of the first and second round chance rounds is 0.1 seconds, so the game ball is put into the second big winning opening. Since it is very difficult to make the game ball pass through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is the normal state (low probability state) described later. It is very likely that it will be (it can be said that it will be in a low probability state).

On the other hand, the small hit is a hit that opens the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is not changed from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above 2R 3rd big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is the 2R third big hit or the small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit (during the big hit game), it is recognized whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. It is difficult. Further, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), whether the subsequent game state remains in the normal state or shifts to the high probability state. Is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R third big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. it can. In the case of small hits, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

More specifically, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when the 15R fourth jackpot is reached (on the second special symbol display 41b). (When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. .. In this case, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st R and the 2nd R is 28 seconds each, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

In addition, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening 35 is 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. Open for a maximum of 28 seconds from the first big winning opening 30 from 3R to 15R. In this case, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so that the game ball goes to the specific area 39 during the round. It is almost impossible to pass through.

That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot in the opening modes of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, so that the game ball easily enters the second big winning opening 35. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 will pass through the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the 15R second jackpot is considerably lower than that of the 15R first jackpot. Further, since the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is infinitely close to 0, it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R 3rd jackpot is won (when the 2R 3rd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd jackpot 35 from 1R to 2R Is open for up to 0.9 seconds. In this case, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to insert the game ball into the second large winning opening 35. In addition, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in this 2R 3rd big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits.

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R 3rd big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, there is no change in the game state before and after the small hit game even if the specific area 39 is passed. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds for this small hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball. That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) and (15 first jackpot, 15R fourth jackpot). A second open pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second jackpot), and a second open pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern. It can have 3 open patterns and (2R 3rd jackpot). Further, as an opening pattern for small hits, it is assumed that the game ball has a fourth opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39. can do. As another aspect, the fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific region 39.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 10% for the 2R third jackpot. There is. On the other hand, the big hits in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. That is, when a big hit is made based on the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, the 15R fourth jackpot is always made. It becomes. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the winning / failing determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely that the player will be advantageous if the ball hits the ball in the winning / failing judgment (the big hit lottery of the second special symbol). That is, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and when it becomes a big hit. The determination of the type of jackpot is performed based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include the random numbers for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not and the random numbers for determining the jackpot type, as well as "reach There are random numbers (also referred to as "reach information") and "variable pattern random numbers (also referred to as" variable pattern information ")".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game effect (effect symbol game effect) that indicates the result by using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach means, for example, a state in which two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing (“7 ↓ 7”). Status). Then, if the changing medium effect symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R and 8L, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a hit. The stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that seems to be slightly shaken in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 126.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 240.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-activated state. .. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is called a "normal state (also called a" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is large is used. It is used to determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the ordinary symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (win random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port is opened during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is assumed to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game when the 15R first jackpot is reached is a special symbol as long as the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It becomes a high probability state, a time saving state of a special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, in the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R second big hit, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, so that the special symbol is in the normal state and the special symbol. It becomes a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the “high accuracy and high base state” is obtained.

Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the big hit game when the 2R third big hit is completed is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It becomes a high-probability state of the symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy-low-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state (also referred to as" probability non-notification state ")". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy high-base state is the so-called "probability-changing game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the big hit game when the 2R third big hit is completed is a high probability state of the special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the execution of the jackpot game.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the right game area 3B by right-handed. Further, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 21 than to enter the ball into the first starting port 20. Because it has become. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained rather than hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right gaming area should be fired.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left. Further, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained rather than hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction indicator 47 should be launched to the left game area.

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 37. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. .. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is "general diagram", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special symbol". It may be called "2" or "second special drawing".

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below. To do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general entry opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), the normal symbol operation process (S205), the special symbol operation process (S206), and the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball number processing (S208), and power failure monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S219) that is not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not the number is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) of the normal symbol random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol holding balls in the normal symbol holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball does not enter the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol hit / miss judgment random number counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the jackpot type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (A)). ), And those acquired random number values (acquisition information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches four (YES in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for determining jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), value of reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), value of fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state is set (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (D), the time saving state table (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on "0" to "239"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, in S602, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (hit) among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (D). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is normal. Determine the symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not, the process ends (NO in S801). On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not it is time (timing) to close the second starting port 21 (that is, after opening the second starting port 21). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0" is determined. Judge (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag per normal figure is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time saving state, and is set to "0" in the non-time saving state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag for hitting the normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed, so that the hit in the normal figure is hit. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and these "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104), and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. When processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry of balls into the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is completed. If not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when one or more random number counter values are stored based on the entry of balls into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in the first embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B). )).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold) is supported. The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination values are "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A hit / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is judged as "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit type is read out and the big hit shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is completed. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), any one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit is executed. In addition, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, all of them are 15R fourth big hits (FIG. 8 (B)).

Further, the big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 2R third big hit. Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp, and when the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag are turned on, the 2R third big hit symbol At the timing when is confirmed and displayed, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 15R Δ" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the long hit flag is turned on as any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 15R fourth jackpot, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R Δ15R ▲".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A)). ). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), the outlier symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is neither "big hit" nor "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is a medium jackpot in the non-time saving state. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the jackpot) (S1403). .. If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Further, in the first embodiment, the non-time saving medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variable pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only the 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected. The table for medium and large hits in the non-time saving state does not have to be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This also applies to the table for medium and large hits in the time saving state described later.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “5” in the time saving state and “0” to “13” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when the time is off than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach effect deviations with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when the reach is out of reach, the table for out of reach in the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the reach / non-reach state in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, if there is no reach, the table for no reach loss during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the reach non-existence in the table (S1408). When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Processes (S1410 to S1416) are performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1409 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state). That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. 9, and if it is out of reach. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9, and refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9 if there is no reach. And select the fluctuation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls when the reach is not off is the number of reserved balls "2". ~ Works when "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to end this process. In the other processing (S1404), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process is completed.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 22. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1610, any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot may be determined (FIG. 8 (B)). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) of FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 2R third jackpot. Is 10%. When it is determined that the 15R first jackpot or the 15R second jackpot is determined by the type determination of the jackpot, the long hit flag is turned ON as the jackpot flag in step S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1609.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (Fig. 27) js (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), another jackpot is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R). It is determined whether or not it is one of the second big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

Further, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R second jackpot). (S1713). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1713), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the time saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit), and refer to the fluctuation pattern random number counter. Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the time saving state (the time saving state and the short hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720) is performed, other processes (S1705, FIG. 27) are performed. To finish this process. In the other processing (S1705), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process is completed.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". (S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the probability change counter is "0", the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, when it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907) and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The counter value is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the time saving counter value is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910). Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (either 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, or 15R fourth jackpot) (S2002). ..

And if it is a 15R jackpot (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening one round once, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as an opening pattern of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), if it is 15R 1st big hit, 15R 1st An opening pattern for a big hit (see FIG. 6) is set, and if it is a 15R second big hit, an opening pattern for a 15R second big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

If it is not a 15R jackpot in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the jackpot type is 2R 3rd jackpot, so the round counter value is set to "2" and the jackpot (1st jackpot) As the opening pattern of the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), the opening pattern for the 2R third big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

After finishing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening effect (S2006), and set the special figure operation status to "4". (S2007).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as an opening pattern for the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) (S2009).

After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S2010), start the small hit game opening effect (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game will start, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2101). S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the jackpot (first jackpot 30 or second jackpot 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has passed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the first round, or whether or not it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed (S2107).

If the judgment result of S2107 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the executed round corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined by using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the first round nor the second round (ie, any of the 3rd to 15th rounds) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). The first grand prize device 31 is operated in order to open the first grand prize opening 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). ), The second prize winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second prize opening 35.

In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35 in the first or second round. Set to the period for determining validity (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, the period other than this (including during a small hit or when the special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to the second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is judged to be invalid. Is set to. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later). Steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. Is.

Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game ends becomes a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode is "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■". Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through a specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected (during the period). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 33) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V by fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

Further, if there is a V pass at the 1st or 2R in the 15R 1st jackpot or the 2R 3rd jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the V pass during the small hit game. Even if there is, if the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set to the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is a high probability state, the small The game state after the winning game is also set to a high probability state. That is, the probability of winning or failing is not changed before and after the small hit game.

In the first embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2109), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) that is determined to be effective even when the 15R second jackpot is hit. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the first period may not be set at the 1st and 2nd rounds. That is, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the 1st and 2nd Rs may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35. It is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, you will not turn on the V flag even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the first round or the second round, but the location of the round is not limited to this.

If the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls that can be entered in the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls. It is determined whether or not (10 pieces per round in the first embodiment) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is time to close the big winning opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time (see Fig. 6) after opening the big winning opening. Determine if it has passed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2112), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied. If this happens, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process ends in order to start the next round.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set (S2116) and the jackpot ending effect is started (S2117) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. In addition, the round counter becomes "0" when the big winning opening is opened 15 times for a long hit (15R big hit), and the big winning opening is opened twice for a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2119). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), the game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability change counter is set to "140" (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. move on. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned ON in this gaming state setting process. ..

On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209), the time reduction counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process is completed without turning the probability change flag ON. As a result, the game state after the end of this big hit game becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In this low-accuracy high-based state, the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the variation display count of the second special symbol is 100 times). And the next big hit will occur, and it will end when either of the conditions is satisfied. Further, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, when it is determined that it is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R third jackpot (NO in S2205), then the gaming state before the start of this jackpot game, that is, the gaming state when the 2R third jackpot is reached, Determine whether or not the time is shortened (S2208). If it is determined that the time reduction state has not been achieved (NO in S2208), the process ends without turning on the time reduction flag. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-accuracy-low-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), and in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is in a time-saving state. If it is determined that the result is (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), "140" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

Further, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, it is a big hit to perform the process (S2208) of determining whether the game state before the start of the big hit game is the time saving state. This is to make the operating state of the time saving function and the operating state of the high base function before and after the game the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R 3rd big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is due to the opening pattern of the big winning opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R third big hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter. If the V flag is simply ON without confirming whether the time reduction state is set, the time reduction flag may be turned ON.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second large winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit It is determined whether or not the time has passed to start the first opening, or the time of the interval between the plurality of openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2303).

If the judgment result of S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the judgment result of S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305 to open the second large winning opening 35 according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize device 36 is operated.

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Set to the judgment period (second period). Further, in the first embodiment, a period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether the valid period is set, that is, whether the invalid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the passage of the V validity period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the validity period). To do. If the V timer is not "0", set the V timer to "0". It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0", that is, set to a state without a valid period without confirming whether or not the V timer is "0". As a result, even if V is passed during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, since the period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

If the second big winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the two opening. It is determined whether or not the total number of all the balls has reached the specified maximum number of balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (Fig. 6). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). , Moves to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit opening counter is "0" (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not "0" (NO in S2310), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next opening.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that it is "0" (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. In S2311, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the small hit ending command is set (S2311) and the small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process is completed. The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice.

In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), two releases have been completed, so it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has passed (S2315), and the ending time. If has not passed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and finish the process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 20).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not change the gaming state before and after executing the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) and then the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined that there is detection in S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32). The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds of the jackpot game.

If it is determined in S2402 that the V is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a 2R jackpot (2R third jackpot). Is determined (S2404). Then, when it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V pass command is set (S2405), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V pass command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V-pass command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 executes the game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V-pass command. ..

If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passage command is set (S2407) without turning on the V flag, and the process ends. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V-passing command and the third V-passing command are commands for not causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is a means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S207) or V validity period setting process (S2109). Functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holded ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the game machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a hit game, the number of reserved balls is some, the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is some. Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 52. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads and executes the sub control main processing program shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. .. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed after that.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect, a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, as the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, the display advance notice determination random number for determining the mode (execution / non-execution) of various display advance notice effects mainly performed by using the image display device 7 and the movable decorative member are mainly used. It has a random number for determining the movable notice for determining the mode (including the presence / absence of execution) of the movable notice effect performed using the 14. The mode (including the presence / absence of execution) of the movable notice effect is determined by using the acquisition value of the random number for determining the movable notice and the movable notice determination table shown in FIG. 48. As the display notice effect, for example, a conversation notice indicating the reliability of the jackpot depending on the content of the dialogue, a notice image related to the content and result of the effect pattern game effect (variation display of the special symbol) being executed, etc. are produced. There are step-up notices that appear or change in stages as the symbol game production progresses, and hold notices that suggest the existence of a specific hold such as a big hit depending on the mode of the hold display (holding symbol).

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5a, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, special game production associated with the big hit game and the small hit game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 39, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). .. Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, a drive data output process for creating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source 14a) is performed (S4203). Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[Lamp data output processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the lamp data output process (S4202), it is first determined whether or not the lamp control board 107 needs to be initialized (S4211), and if it needs to be initialized (YES in S4211). , S4212, and perform a preparatory process for initializing a general-purpose interface connected to each LED lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a. For example, when the general-purpose interface is GPIO, setting information on whether the terminal is for input or output and the terminal are provided for each terminal of GPIO to which the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5a, etc. are connected. The specified address information and the like are set in the output buffer of the effect control microcomputer 91 as setting data for initialization (S4212). The initialization setting data set in the output buffer is output to the lamp control board 107 in the data output process of S4216.

The operation data of each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5a is also output to the lamp control board 107. When it is necessary to initialize (YES in S4211), the operation data has not yet been sent from the lamp control board 107 to each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a, so all the lamps are lamps. Prepare to output operation data each time (S4213). The operation data is composed of, for example, 4 bits, and when the lamp is an LED, for example, an operation such as lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of the LED and an emission color (red, green, blue, yellow) are instructed. To do. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 43A, the lower 2 bits specify "11" for lighting, "10" for fast blinking, "01" for blinking at low speed, and "00" for extinguishing, and the upper 2 bits. Specifies four emission colors (red "11", green "10", blue "01", yellow "00"). Note that in FIG. 43, for convenience in drawing representation, the upper 2 bits are set to “XX”, which is an unspecified value.

In the first embodiment, 4-bit address data (shaded portion in FIG. 43) is further added to the upper 4-bit of the operation data to form data having a total length of 1 byte for one lamp. There is. Further, it should be noted that in FIG. 43, the operation data is expressed in binary (binary), whereas the address (shaded portion in FIG. 43) is expressed in decimal (decimal). The address data corresponds to one aspect of the "identification information" of the present invention, and the operation data corresponds to one aspect of the "device control information" of the present invention.

In S4213, operation data is set in the output buffer of the effect control microcomputer 91 for each GPIO terminal to which each lamp is connected. Specifically, the operation data is set in association with the address set for each GPIO terminal. For example, the strip-shaped frame shown in FIG. 43A conceptually represents the output buffer, and the address data and the corresponding operation data are arranged and set in the output buffer so as to be arranged in front and back. To. The control data composed of the address data and the operation data set in the output buffer in this way is output to the lamp control board 107 by the data output process of S4216. The control data corresponds to one aspect of the "specific control information" of the present invention. Further, S4213 and S4216 correspond to one aspect of the "second control" of the present invention. Either S4212 or S4213 may be processed first (after).

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not necessary to initialize with S4211 (NO with S4211), the process proceeds to S4214 to perform output data generation processing. The output data generation process (S4214) is repeated until the process is executed for all the lamps (YES in S4215). Whether or not the output data generation process (S4214) has been executed for all the lamps is determined, for example, by the address set for each GPIO terminal to which each lamp is connected (also referred to as "lamp address"). .. In the output data generation process, as will be described later, the operation data is set in the output buffer for all the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a, and the operation data is set in the output buffer for some lamps. There are cases. S4214, S4215 and S4216 correspond to one aspect of the "first control" of the present invention. When the output data generation process (S4214) is executed for all the lamps (NO in S4215), the control data set in the output buffer is output to the lamp control board 107 by the data output process (S4216).

When the lamp control board 107 receives the control data from the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, the lamp control board 107 transmits the operation data to each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5a connected to the lamp control board 107. The transmission of operation data is performed based on the address set for each terminal of GPIO. For example, the lamp control board 107 sequentially transmits operation data to the corresponding lamps based on the address, or simultaneously transmits the operation data with the address to each lamp regardless of the address.

When each lamp receives operation data for itself from the address of the received data, it executes a process for performing a predetermined operation according to the operation data. Then, when the operation is started, the execution start information is transmitted to the lamp control board 107, and the operation is continued until the next operation data is received. When the lamp control board 107 receives all the execution start information transmitted from each lamp, the lamp control board 107 transmits the completion information to the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90. That is, the lamp control board 107 does not transmit the completion information to the effect control microcomputer 91 until the execution start information is received from all the lamps. Therefore, if there is even one lamp that does not transmit the execution start information, the lamp control board 107 stops transmitting the completion information to the effect control microcomputer 91. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process of waiting for input of completion information in S4217 or later of the lamp data output process (S4202).

The effect control microcomputer 91 outputs the control data to the lamp control board 107 in S4216, and then waits for a predetermined time for the completion information to be sent from the lamp control board 107. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 first starts timer counting in S4217, and then determines in S4218 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, whether or not a timeout has occurred. If it is determined in S4218 that the predetermined time has not passed, that is, it is not a timeout (NO in S4218), it is determined in the following S4219 whether or not the completion information has been input. That is, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned completion information is transmitted from the lamp control board 107 and received by the effect control microcomputer 91.

If it is determined that the completion information has been input (YES in S4219), it means that the start of operation of each lamp by the lamp control board 107 has been confirmed, so the processing is completed and the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is performed. Return. On the other hand, if it is determined that the completion information has not been input (NO in S4219), the process returns to S4218 and the timeout determination process is performed again.

If the predetermined time has passed in S4218, that is, if it is determined that the time-out has occurred (YES in S4218), the lamp control board 107 has not transmitted the above-mentioned completion information even after the predetermined time has passed. Alternatively, it is highly probable that the completion information transmitted from the lamp control board 107 is not input to the effect control microcomputer 91 due to some problem. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the processing after performing error processing in S4220, and returns to the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009). The error processing (S4220) is performed, for example, by ringing the speaker 67 with a predetermined warning sound or warning message.

The algorithm of the lamp data output process (S4202) may be configured so as to continue waiting until the completion information is transmitted from the lamp control board 107 regardless of the elapse of a predetermined time. In this case, the timer count start process (S4217), the timeout determination process (S4218), and the error process (S4220) become unnecessary. Further, since the state in which the completion information is not input from the lamp control board 107 continues, the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009 in FIG. 41) stops at the lamp data output process (S4202), so that the watchdog timer process (S4204 in FIG. 41) The system reset is applied due to the delay in the reset processing of the watchdog timer due to the above, and the effect control microcomputer 91 is restarted.

In addition, the lamp data output process (S4202) returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) immediately after the data output process (S4216) is completed without performing the process (S4217 to S4220) waiting for the input of the completion information. An algorithm may be constructed. In this case, the 2 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 41, S4009) proceeds regardless of whether or not the completion information is input from the lamp control board 107. Therefore, among the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a connected to the lamp control board 107, a lamp that does not perform an operation (for example, a lighting operation) according to the operation data may appear, but the 2 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. When S4009) of 41 is executed, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed again. As a result, even a lamp that did not perform an operation according to the operation data last time is given an opportunity to perform a normal operation according to the operation data.

[Output data generation process]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the output data generation process (S4214), first, the previous output data corresponding to the address of the lamp that generates the operation data is read from the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91. Since the previous operation data is stored in the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91 corresponding to the address of each lamp, the S4231 reads it. Then, in the next S4232, it is determined whether or not the operation data to be output this time and the previous operation data match. If the previous operation data and the current operation data match (YES in S4232), that is, the operation data that was output last time (or was planned to be output last time) corresponding to the address is the same as the operation data this time. In this case, it is not necessary to output the operation data to the lamp control board 107 this time. Therefore, without setting the output buffer by S4233, the process proceeds to S4234 and the operation data scheduled to be output this time is stored in the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91.

On the other hand, if the previous operation data and the current operation data do not match (NO in S4232), that is, the operation data that was output last time (or was planned to be output last time) corresponding to the address is this time. If it is different from the operation data of, the address data corresponding to the current operation data and the operation data are set in the output buffer by the following S4233. Then, the operation data output this time is stored in the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91 by S4234.

When the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the output data generation process (S4214), it returns to the lamp data output process (S4202), and as described above, until the output data generation process (S4214) is completed for all the lamps (S4214). Repeat YES) and output data generation processing (S4214) on S4215. As a result, for example, when the output buffer at the time of the previous output is configured as shown in FIG. 43 (A), the output buffer this time is configured as shown in FIG. 43 (C).

That is, in the output data generation process (S4214), if the previous operation data and the current operation data match (YES in S4232), the algorithm is configured so that the operation data is not set in the output buffer this time. For example, among the operation data that should be output this time (see FIG. 43 (B)), the operation data that has not changed between the previous time and this time (each operation data corresponding to the addresses "02", "03", and "05"). Is excluded, and the operation data (each operation data corresponding to the addresses "01", "04", "06", "07", "08") that has changed between the previous time and this time is set in the output buffer this time. To.

As a result, for example, in the case of FIG. 43 (C), the operation data for three of the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5a, and the like can be reduced, so that the reduction amount is applied to the other lamps 5b. It becomes possible to add operation data. For example, a lamp that can be controlled by the sub-control board 90 by adding the operation data of the addresses “09”, “10”, and “11” in the broken line frame shown in FIG. 43 (D) (other lamps 5b (other lamps 5b). It is possible to increase the number of extended functional devices)) by three.

[Drive data output processing]
The drive data output process (S4203) can be configured in substantially the same manner as the lamp data output process (S4202) described above. Therefore, here, the difference from the lamp data output processing (S4202) will be described with reference to FIG. 41. The lamp control board 107 behaves with respect to the electric drive source 14a according to the command received from the effect control microcomputer 91 in the same manner as for each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5a. Therefore, the description of the lamp data output process (S4202) described with reference to FIG. 41 can be applied almost as it is to the drive data output process (S4203) for the electrical drive source 14a by substituting some words. it can.

That is, in the drive data output process (S4203), for example, operation data and the like are output to the motor constituting the electric drive source 14a of the movable decorative member 14. Therefore, the description of "lamp" is replaced with the description of "motor" in each process of S4212, S4213, and S4215. Specifically, in S4212, the setting data of all motors is set in the output buffer, and in S4213, the operation data of all motors is set in the output buffer. Further, in S4215, it is determined whether or not all the motors have been terminated. When the electric drive source 14a is composed of a plurality of motors or when a plurality of movable decorative members 14 are present, the number of motors is a plurality. In such a case, the technical effect of the drive data output process (S4203), which is configured in almost the same manner as the lamp data output process (S4202), that is, the effect of increasing the number of motors that can be controlled by the sub control board 90 is exhibited. To.

As in the case of the lamp, the operation data is also composed of, for example, 4 bits, and when the motor is a stepping motor, for example, clockwise rotation, counterclockwise rotation, holding, stopping, and the like are instructed. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), the lower 2 bits hold "11", the clockwise rotation "10", the counterclockwise rotation "01", and the stop "00" are specified, and the upper 2 bits are also specified. The rotation angle at the time of rotation (for example, 5 times "11", 3 times "10", 2 times "01", 1 time "00") of the unit rotation angle N is specified by the bit. The configuration example of the output buffer shown in FIG. 43 is the same as that of the lamp.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 44, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5a and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4304).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 45, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the fluctuation start command from the main control board 80 (S4401), and the fluctuation start command is received. When it is determined (YES in S4401), the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed to shift to the processing of S4403, and when it is determined that the variable start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the variable effect is produced. It shifts to the processing of S4403 without performing the start processing. The S4403 determines whether or not the variable effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403), the display notice effect execution process (S4404) and the movable notice effect execution process (S4405) described later. If it is determined that the process is not being executed (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to the process of S4406 without performing the display notice effect execution process and the movable notice effect execution process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. The variable effect end process to be terminated is performed (S4407). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, in S4408, when it is determined whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408) and when it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S4408), a special game (big hit game or small hit game) ), The special game effect selection process for selecting the pattern (effect mode) of the special game effect to be executed is performed (S4409). The special game production includes at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the opening of the large winning opening accompanying the start of the special game, and during the opening of the large winning opening and during the interval (between rounds) between the opening and opening. Includes post-start production and execution. Next, when it is determined whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410 in FIG. 46) and it is determined that the ending command has been received (YES in S4410), the pattern of the effect at the end of the special game and the special game The ending effect selection process for selecting the type of effect mode after the end is performed (S4411). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4410 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and when it is determined that the first V passage command has been received (YES in S4412), the V passage notification command is set (S4412). 4413), shift to the processing of S4414. The first V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R first jackpot. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V pass!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a high probability state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4412 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to the process of S4414 without setting the V passage notification command.

It should be noted that displaying the character "V passage!" Is one of the V passage notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "probability change GET"". The passage of V may be notified by displaying the characters of, etc.). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the big hit game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state.

Subsequently, in the S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set by S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command has not been received. If this is the case (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415 and it is determined whether or not the 3V pass command has been received (S4415). Then, in both cases when it is determined that the second V passage command has been received by S4414 (YES in S4414) and when it is determined that the third V passage command has been received in S4415 (YES in S4415), the V passage is not notified. Set the command (S4416) and move to the processing of S4417. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4415 that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V passage non-notification command. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command or a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the processing is completed. Here, the second V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R third big hit. The third V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V-pass non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays "V-pass!" Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen in which there is no display of characters indicating that the V has passed (that is, a screen in which there is no notification of V passage). In other words, the V-passing non-notification mode is adopted. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R third big hit or small hit, that is not notified to the player.

The command to be set in the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be limited to the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, the received command analysis process (S4301) does not execute the above-mentioned S4414 to S4416. Even with this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine can be used to notify the player only when the V has passed during the V valid period in the 15R first jackpot. That is, it is not necessary to set a command (V-passage non-notification command) when the effect for notifying V-passage is not performed. However, it is possible to increase the stability of the image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in the first embodiment.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed by the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the variable effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires various effect determination random numbers such as a random number for determining the advance effect effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol. Performs random number processing (S4501). In the first embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the advance notice effect to be executed, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, the mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, and the like are determined by the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) described later.

Next, in S4502, the fluctuation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the information for designating the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for specifying the hit type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect is different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In the first embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy and low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the low accuracy and high base state is controlled, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy. Executed when controlled to a high base state. Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the production modes A to C.

Further, the effect mode D or the effect mode E is executed when the high accuracy low base state or the low accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, he / she can grasp whether the probability state of the special symbol winning / failing determination is in the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It's difficult to do. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

Next, in S4504, for determining a variable effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) for the image display device 7, the board lamp 5a, the movable decorative member 14, etc. controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91. Set the table (S4504). In the first embodiment, as one of the tables for determining the variation effect pattern, the movable advance notice determination table used from the movable advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 48 is set based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. To do. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the received fluctuation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)", the hit-time movable notice determination table for P1 shown in FIG. 48 (A) is used as the movable notice determination table. (See columns "P1, P9") is set. Further, although not shown, various display notice effects such as the effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining the effect symbol variation mode (effect symbol game effect mode), the above-mentioned conversation notice, step display notice, etc. A display notice determination table, etc. for determining is also set.

Next, in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Specifically, as the variation effect pattern, first, the variation mode of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (the mode of the effect symbol game effect) is determined. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach-existing effect symbol game effect) and when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or the character When the effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) is set.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, as the variation mode of the effect pattern, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, Character effects are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the effect symbol variation mode determination table, or which of these effects is not performed (this is also referred to as "normal variation"). It is determined. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol variation mode determination table.

Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production having a higher reliability of big hit (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) production.

Next, in S4506, setting processing such as a notice effect described later is performed. In the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table set in S4504, among the variable effect patterns, mainly any of the display advance notice types It is determined whether to execute the display notice effect, or which of the movable notice types described later is to be executed. In addition, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as a "stop effect symbol") is determined. These processes (S4505 and S4506) determine the variation effect pattern. In the movable notice determination table shown in FIG. 48, of the plurality of types of movable notices, only "movable notice A" is represented, and other movable notices and the like are omitted.

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect or the like is set based on the variable effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variable effect start process is ended.

Further, when the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. It is read out and the effect symbol game effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is doublet of an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is 15R first jackpot, and when it is 15R second jackpot Is doublet with an even numbered symbol such as "666". In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols is selected so that the other effects are different from each other. Further, in the case of the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a dedicated symbol for the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R third big hit and at the time of the small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third specific big hit or the small hit is achieved only by checking the stopped display of the effect symbol. It should be noted that the above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol is an example, and when a big hit occurs, what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately changed.

[Setting processing such as notice production]
Next, the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) executed in the variable effect start process (S4402) will be described. As shown in FIG. 49, in the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), the effect decision random number (random number for advance notice effect determination, random number for effect symbol determination) acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table set in S4504 are used. , Effect symbol The advance notice effect to be performed during the execution of the game effect (during the variable display of the special symbol) and the effect symbol (stop effect symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the effect symbol is changed and displayed are determined.

First, in S4601, among the random numbers for effect determination acquired in S4501, the value of the random number for display advance notice related to the display advance effect and the display advance notice determination table set in S4504 based on the fluctuation pattern specification command (not shown). Based on the above, it is determined which of the plurality of display notice effects is to be executed, or whether to execute the display notice effect (S4601), and the process proceeds to S4602. The display notice effect is a notice effect mainly performed by using the image display device 7 as described above.

In S4602, as a result of the judgment by S4601, it is determined whether or not the display notice effect is to be executed, and if it is determined to execute the display notice effect (YES in S4602), it corresponds to the type of the display notice effect to be executed. Turn on the display notice flag (S4603), set the display notice effect to be executed (S4604), and shift to the processing of S4606. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display notice effect is not executed (NO in S4602), the display notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it is left OFF) (S4605), and the process proceeds to S4606. When executing the display notice effect, one of the plurality of display notice effects may be performed, or two or more notice effects may be combined.

Next, in S4606, the value of the random number for determining the movable notice related to the movable notice effect among the random numbers for determining the effect acquired in S4501 and the movable notice determination table set in S4504 based on the fluctuation pattern specification command (see FIG. 48). ), It is determined which of the plurality of movable notice types the movable notice effect is to be executed or the movable notice effect is not to be executed (S4606), and the process proceeds to S4607. The random number for determining the movable notice in the first embodiment has a random number range of 0 to 99, and depending on the value of the acquired random number for determining the movable notice, the movable notice effect based on any of the plurality of movable notice types is produced. Decide whether to execute or not to execute the movable notice effect. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is P1 (variation pattern P1), the hit-time movable notice determination table for P1 and P9 shown in FIG. 48 (A) is set and the acquired movable movement. If the value of the random number for determining the advance notice is any of "0 to 9" (selection probability: 10%), the movable advance notice effect of "movable advance notice A" is executed.

Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P5 (variation pattern P5), the detachable movable notice determination table for P5 and P14 shown in FIG. 48 (B) is set and acquired. If the value of the random number for determining the movable notice is any of "0 to 19" (selection probability: 20%), the movable notice effect of "movable notice A" is executed. Here, the "movable notice effect" is a notice effect in which the movement of the movable decorative member 14 gives suggestions related to the content and result of the effect symbol game effect (variable display of the special symbol) being executed. In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of production types (movable notice types) of the movable notice effect, but here, "movable notice A" will be described as a representative. As shown in FIG. 52, the “movable notice A” starts at the start point position (initial state; see FIG. 52 (A)) when a predetermined operation time arrives during the execution of the effect symbol game effect (during the variable display of the effect symbol). ), The movable decorative member 14 drops the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to a predetermined end point position (operating state; see FIG. 52 (B)), and at the end point position for a predetermined time. It is a movable notice effect in a mode in which it rotates and rises to the starting point position (returns to the initial state) when the rotation is completed.

In S4607, as a result of the judgment by S4606, it is judged whether or not the movable notice effect is to be executed, and if it is determined to execute the movable notice effect (YES in S4607), it is selected as the movable notice type of the movable notice effect to be executed. Turn on the corresponding movable notice flag (S4608), set the movable notice effect to be executed (S4609), and shift to the processing of S4611. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable notice effect is not executed (NO in S4607), the movable notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it is left OFF) (S4610), and the process proceeds to S4611. In the first embodiment, the movable notice flag is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of movable notice types such as the movable notice A, and in S4608, the movable notice flag corresponding to the movable notice type of the movable notice effect to be executed is turned on. And. For example, when executing the movable notice effect based on the movable notice A, the movable notice flag corresponding to the movable notice A is turned ON.

The movable advance notice effect can be executed in both the effect symbol game effect in which the display advance notice effect is not performed and the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is performed. In addition, when the movable notice effect is also performed in the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is performed, the execution time of the movable notice effect and the execution time of the display notice effect should not overlap depending on the content of each notice effect. Is desirable. This is because, in the case where a plurality of types of advance notice effects are performed in duplicate, the more types of overlapping advance notice effects are, the more complicated the overall effect is, and there is a risk that the game entertainment will be deteriorated.

Next, in S4611, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the effect symbol determination table (not shown), and the determined effect symbol (stop effect symbol) is set. Then (S4611), the process is finished.

[Display notice effect execution process]
Next, the display advance notice effect execution process (S4404) executed when the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403) in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the display notice effect execution process (S4404), first, it is determined whether or not the display notice flag is ON (S4701), and if it is not ON (NO in S4701), the display notice is displayed in the variable effect. Since the production is not executed, this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the display notice flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the display notice effect corresponding to the display notice flag that is ON (S4702), and if it is the start timing (S4702). Yes), the display notice production when the start timing has arrived is started (S4703). If it is determined by S4702 that it is not the start timing of the display notice effect (NO in S4702), either the display notice effect has been started (the display notice effect is being executed), or the display notice effect is scheduled to be executed, but the display notice effect is in effect. Since it means that the start timing of is not yet reached, the process shifts to the S4704 process without performing the S4703 process.

In S4704, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the display notice effect (S4704), and if it is the end timing, the display notice effect is ended (S4705), and the display notice flag corresponding to the finished display notice effect is turned off. (S4706). On the other hand, if it is determined by S4704 that it is not the end timing, the main process is terminated without performing the processes of S4705 and S4706.

[Movable notice production execution process]
Next, the movable advance notice effect execution process (S4405) executed when the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403) in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described with reference to FIG. 51. As shown in FIG. 51, in the movable notice effect execution process (S4405), first, it is determined whether or not the movable notice flag is ON (S4801), and if it is not ON (NO in S4801), the movable notice is announced in the variable effect. Since the production is not executed, this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the movable notice flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the notice type corresponding to the movable notice flag that is ON is "Movable notice A" (S4802), and the movable notice A If not (NO in S4802), move to the processing of S4810. When it is determined by S4802 that it is not the movable notice A, the movable notice effect executed by the variable effect is a movable notice other than the movable notice A (also simply referred to as "another movable notice"), for example, the effect button 63 ( The movable decorative member 14 is movable based on the operation of the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b). The S4810 performs a process related to the execution of such "another movable notice" (operation movable notice operation process), and when this process is completed, this process ends. The details of the operation movable advance notice operation processing (S4810) will be omitted.

When it is determined in S4802 that the movable notice A is, the movable notice effect to be executed in the variable effect is "movable notice A", so the process proceeds to S4803 or later in order to proceed with the process related to the execution of the movable notice A. In S4803, it is determined whether or not it is the operation start timing of the movable decorative member 14, and if it is not the operation start timing (NO in S4803), the processing of S4804 is skipped and the process shifts to the processing of S4805, and if it is the operation start timing (S4803). YES), the operation of the movable decorative member 14 is started (S4804). Here, as described above, the "movable notice A" drops the movable decorative member 14 at the start point position (initial state) to the predetermined end point position (fall position) and ends when the predetermined operation time arrives. It is a movable notice effect in which the rotation is performed at the position for a predetermined time, and when the rotation is completed, the rotation is raised to the starting point position (returning to the initial state). Therefore, by the processing of S4804, the movable decorative member 14 is dropped and subsequently rotated.

Next, S4805 determines whether or not the operation end timing of the movable decorative member 14 is reached (S4805). In S4805, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the rotation of the dropped movable decorative member 14. In the first embodiment, as the rotation of the movable decorative member 14 starts following the fall, a timer (first movable effect timer) provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit) causes a lapse from the start of rotation. Since the measurement of the time (rotation time) is to be started, the S4805 determines whether or not the rotation time of the movable decorative member 14 has reached the predetermined time. When S4805 determines that it is not the operation end timing of the movable decorative member 14 (NO in S4805), skips the processing of S4806 and shifts to the processing of S4807, and determines that it is the operation end timing in S4805 (YES in S4805). ), The operation of ending the rotation of the movable decorative member 14 and raising the movable decorative member 14 to the starting point position (returning operation) is performed (S4806). When the return operation (S4806) is completed, the movable warning flag and the motor flag described later are turned off in S4807 (S4807), and this process is completed. As described above, the movable notice effect execution theory (S4405) is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, for all of a plurality of lamps and motors (hereinafter, also referred to as “lamps, etc.”) (regardless of whether the operating state changes from the previous time or not). In addition to the second phase (S4213, S4216) that outputs control data including the operation data of the above, for the lamps, etc. that do not change the operation state, including the operation data for the lamps, etc. that change the operation state among a plurality of lamps, etc. It has a first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) that outputs control data that does not include operation data. As a result, when the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs the operation data in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216), the lamp or the like is compared with the case where the operation data is output in the second phase (S4213, S4216). It is possible to reduce the operation data output to. Therefore, in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216), the number of lamps that can output the operation data can be increased as the operation data decreases, and the lamps that can be driven at the same time can be increased. It is possible to increase the number.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the lamp data output process (S4202), control data including operation data for the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5a, etc. is output to the lamp control board 107, and the drive data is output. In the process (S4203), the control data including the operation data for the electric drive source 14a (motor) of the movable decorative member 14 is output to the lamp control board 107. Is it the lamp data output process (S4202)? On one of the drive data output processes (S4203), control data including operation data for both the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5a, and the electrical drive source 14a (motor) is output to the lamp control board 107. It may be configured as follows. Further, in the drive data output process (S4203), in addition to the electric drive source 14a (motor) of the movable decorative member 14, control data including operation data for a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c is output to the lamp control board 107. It may be configured as follows.

[Other aspects]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect of Example 1. In the first embodiment described above, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 outputs control data to the lamp control board 107, and the lamp control board 107 that receives the control data is the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5a, and the like. An operation data can be transmitted to the lamp and an operation data can be transmitted to the electric drive source 14a (motor) of the movable decorative member 14. However, for example, when the voice control board 106 and a plurality of multifunction speakers (corresponding to the speaker 67) connected to the voice control board 106 are connected by a general-purpose interface such as GPIO, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 A configuration may be adopted in which control data is output to the voice control board 106, and the voice control board 106 that receives the control data can transmit operation data to a plurality of multifunction speakers. This makes it possible to increase the number of multifunctional speakers that can output operation data, and it is possible to increase the number of multifunctional speakers and other functional devices that can be driven at the same time.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 55. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in S4217 to S4220, a configuration is adopted so as to wait for the input of the completion information sent from the lamp control board 107. However, if such a configuration is adopted, a waiting time occurs, which may cause inconvenience depending on, for example, the number of functional devices. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment immediately returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) after completing the data output process (S4216) without performing the process of waiting for the input of the completion information (S4217 to S4220). We decided to adopt the configuration. Since the second embodiment has a portion common to and a portion different from the above-described first embodiment, a portion different from the first embodiment will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 53, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the data output process (S4216) is executed as the lamp data output process (S4202) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, the process is processed. Is configured to return to the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), a new timer processing (S4221), a processing for determining the passage of a predetermined time by the timer (S4222), and all lamps as in S4213. The configuration is such that a process (S4224) for setting the operation data of is added to the output buffer. Although not shown in FIG. 53, in S4224, the value of the timer count is returned to the initial value and the count is restarted. Further, the predetermined time by the timer is longer than, for example, the time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds) in which the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed, and is periodically initialized (the time required for initialization is longer). If it appears periodically) (YES in S4211), it is set to a time shorter than the time of the initialization cycle.

That is, after the setting data is set in the output buffer by S4212 and the operation data is set in the output buffer by S4213, the timer count is started (S4221), and after the initialization necessity judgment process (S4211). It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed based on the timer (S4222). Then, when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed as a result of the determination process by S4222 (YES in S4222), the operation data of all the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a are set in the output buffer (S4224). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not passed (NO in S4222), the output data generation process of S4214 is performed. S4224 and S4216 correspond to one aspect of the "second control (also referred to as" second phase ")" of the present invention.

As a result, even if it is determined that it is not necessary to initialize in S4211 (NO in S4211), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has passed in S4222 (YES in S4222), the output data generation process of S4214 is performed. Without doing so, the S4224 sets the operation data of all the lamps in the output buffer. Therefore, in addition to the case where it is necessary to initialize (YES in S4211), the operation data is transmitted to all the lamps at predetermined time intervals, so for example, for production control due to external noise or static electricity. Even if the operation data output from the microcomputer 91 does not reach each lamp normally, each lamp receives normal operation data by the second phase (S4224, S4216) executed every predetermined period. Can be made possible. As a result, even if the operation of each lamp becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the operation data normally, it is possible to quickly return each lamp to the normal operation.

The effect control microcomputer 91 may be configured to execute the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) at predetermined intervals. When the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) is repeatedly executed, this predetermined period is set to a time interval shorter than the execution cycle of the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216). As a result, other lamps that can receive operation data from the effect control microcomputer 91 in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) but cannot receive operation data in the second phase (S4224, S4216). For 5b (extended functional device), it is possible to enable the other lamps 5b to receive normal operation data by the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) executed at predetermined intervals. Therefore, even if the operation of the other lamps 5b becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the operation data normally, the other lamps 5b can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, as the drive data output process (S4203), substantially the same configuration as the lamp data output process (S4202) of FIG. 41 is adopted. However, if such a configuration is adopted, the movable decorative member 14 may not exist at a predetermined position at the start and end of the movable notice effect peculiar to the movable decorative member 14, so that, for example, the effect of the effect is impaired. There may be problems such as Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, it is decided to adopt a configuration in which a process for determining the start and end of the effect is provided. The drive data output process (S4203) shown in FIG. 54 is based on a process in which the description of "lamp" is replaced with the description of "motor" in each process of the lamp data output process (S4202) shown in FIG. 41. .. Therefore, a part different from FIG. 41 will be described. The movable notice effect corresponds to one aspect of the "series of operations" of the present invention. In addition to this, the series of operations includes, for example, an opening effect of a big hit game, an ending effect of a big hit game, an opening effect of a small hit game, an ending effect of a small hit game, a special game effect performed during the execution of a special game, and identification information. There is an effect symbol game effect performed during the variable display of (effect symbol).

As shown in FIG. 54, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, as the drive data output process (S4203) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, a process of determining the start and end of the effect (S4223). ) And the process of setting the operation data of all the motors in the output buffer (S4224) as in the case of S4213. In the case of the movable notice effect, the start of the effect is the ON of the movable notice flag (YES in S4801 of FIG. 51) and the arrival of the operation start timing (YES in S4803 of FIG. 51). Further, the end of the production is the arrival of the operation end timing (YES in S4805 in FIG. 51).

That is, after the initialization necessity determination process (S4211), it is determined whether or not the production is started or ended (S4223). Then, when it is determined as the start or end of the effect as a result of the determination process by S4223 (YES in S4223), the operation data of all the motors of the movable decorative member 14 is set in the output buffer (S4224), and the effect is produced. If it is determined that it is not the start or end of (NO in S4223), the output data generation process of S4214 is performed. S4224 and S4216 correspond to one aspect of the "second control (also referred to as" second phase ")" of the present invention.

From the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 to the effect control microcomputer 91, the opening effect of the big hit game, the ending effect of the big hit game, the opening effect of the small hit game, the ending effect of the small hit game, and the special game The start command (start information) and the end command (end information) for each effect such as the special game effect performed during the execution of and the variation display of the identification information (effect symbol) are output. Therefore, when such a command is input from the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start command or an end command is input by S4223. In the determination by S4223, only the start command may be determined, or only the end command may be determined. Both the start command and the end command may be determined.

As a result, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the second phase (S4224, S4216) when, for example, the main control board 80 receives the start command of the series of operations or the end command of the series of operations. To do. Therefore, for example, in the second phase (S4213, S4216) and the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216), the operation data output from the effect control microcomputer 91 is the movable decorative member 14 due to external noise or static electricity. Even if the motor of the motor is not reached normally, normal operation data is transmitted by the second phase (S4224, S4216) executed when a start command or end command of a series of operations is received. It can allow the motor to receive. As a result, even if the operation of the motor of the movable decorative member 14 becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the operation data normally, the motor of the movable decorative member 14 may start or end a series of operations. Can be returned to normal operation.

The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the second phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) when it receives a series operation start command and a series operation end command from the game control microcomputer 81, respectively. It may be configured as follows. As a result, when the electric drive source 14a is composed of a plurality of motors or when a plurality of movable decorative members 14 are present, the number of motors becomes a plurality of motors. Therefore, in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) Other motors (extended functional devices) that can receive operation data from the effect control microcomputer 91 but cannot receive operation data in the second phase (S4213, S4216) are also executed at predetermined intervals. It is possible to enable other motors to receive normal operation data by the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216). Therefore, even if the operation of the other motor becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the operation data normally, the other motor can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

[Other aspects]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect of the second embodiment. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 54, in S4217 to S4220, a configuration is adopted so as to wait for the input of the completion information sent from the lamp control board 107. However, if such a configuration is adopted, a waiting time occurs, which may cause inconvenience depending on, for example, the number of functional devices. Therefore, as described with reference to FIG. 53, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the other aspect of the second embodiment, the data output process (S4216) is performed without performing the process (S4217 to S4220) of waiting for the input of the completion information. A configuration is adopted in which the process returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) immediately after the above is completed.

As a result, even if it is determined that it is not necessary to initialize in S4211 (NO in S4211), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has passed in S4222 (YES in S4222), the output data generation process of S4214 is performed. Without doing so, the S4224 sets the operation data of all motors in the output buffer. Therefore, in addition to the case where it is necessary to initialize (YES in S4211), operation data is transmitted to all motors at predetermined time intervals, so for example, due to external noise or static electricity, it is for effect control. Even if the operation data output from the microcomputer 91 does not reach each motor normally, each motor receives normal operation data by the second phase (S4224, S4216) executed every predetermined period. Can be made possible. As a result, even if the operation of each motor becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the operation data normally, it is possible to quickly return each motor to the normal operation.

In the configurations of the above-described first and second embodiments, a variable entry port that can be changed into a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter, and a first hit / fail determination. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the variable entry opening (large winning opening) is in a state where the ball can be entered when the result of the second hit / fail determination is successful. Further, the "starting port" may be a variable starting port that can be changed into the first aspect and the second aspect in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect, and the "starting port" is The variable start port may be provided separately. In addition, there are a first game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is higher than in the first game state. It is possible to provide a game state setting means to be set in. Here, it is assumed that 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency".

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set to one, but the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening in one round The number of open times may be a plurality of times, or rounds with different open times may be provided.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this. A control process for preferentially digesting the special figure hold over the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process may be used. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control treatment, that is, a control process of so-called entry order (memory order) digestion.

Further, in Examples 1 and 2 described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a specific area 39 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol is correct or not without having the specific area 39 in the grand prize opening. Needless to say, it is also applicable to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game based only on the judgment result (type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped). Based on the fact that a big hit is obtained in the symbol hit / fail judgment (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol), this type of gaming machine is also a pachinko machine of the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2. Gaming machines as well as other types of gaming machines are included. In addition, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and is in a ball-entry state in which a game ball can enter and a game ball can enter. It is equipped with a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and the large winning opening is in a state where it is possible to enter the ball for a predetermined time when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit. When a game ball enters a large winning opening that is ready for a ball and the game ball passes through a specific area, it becomes a big hit and a big hit game is executed, and it can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine to which a predetermined privilege is given. .. This pachinko game machine is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the starting port becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without requiring passage to a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is increased. It is also possible to have a first starting port and a second starting port to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is increased. The present invention is applicable to all these types of gaming machines.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
A plurality of functional devices provided in a game board and / or a holding frame for holding the game board and capable of operating by receiving a drive power supply, and
A device control means for outputting device control information for controlling the operating state of the functional device to the plurality of functional devices in correspondence with each of the functional devices.
Specific control information including device identification information that identifies a specific functional device among the plurality of functional devices and the device control information corresponding to the specific functional device can be output to the device control means at predetermined time intervals. With control means,
The specific control means is a control executed at the predetermined time intervals.
Among the plurality of functional devices, the specific control information including the device control information for the functional device that changes the operating state and not including the device control information for the functional device that does not change the operating state is output. It is characterized by having one control.

Here, although details will be described later, the "functional device" may be any device that can perform a predetermined operation by receiving the supply of driving power, and for example, a lamp device including an LED (frame lamp, board lamp, etc.) Decorative LEDs, etc.), electrical drive sources (movable decorative members, etc. that are powered by a motor), speakers, and the like can fall under this category. The "game board and / or the holding frame for holding the game board" includes both the game board and the holding frame for holding the game board, and the game board and the holding frame for holding the game board. It means to include both of either one of them.

According to such a game machine, the specific control means has device control information for a functional device that changes an operating state among a plurality of functional devices as a control (also referred to as a "control phase") executed at predetermined time intervals. It has a first control (also referred to as a "first phase") that outputs specific control information that does not include device control information for a functional device that does not change the operating state. As a result, when the specific control means outputs the device control information in the first control, the device control information to be output to the functional device is output as compared with the case where the device control information is output to all of the plurality of functional devices. It is possible to reduce it. Therefore, in the first control, it is possible to increase the number of functional devices that can output the device control information as the device control information decreases.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1.
The specific control means is a control executed at the predetermined time intervals.
It is characterized by having a second control for outputting the specific control information including the device control information for all of the plurality of functional devices.

According to such a game machine, the specific control means outputs specific control information including device control information to all of a plurality of target functional devices as control executed at predetermined time intervals. It has (also called "second phase"). Then, when the specific control means executes the second control, the device control information is included for all of the plurality of target functional devices regardless of whether the operating state of the functional device changes or does not change. It is possible to output specific control information. As a result, by executing the first control at a predetermined timing in addition to executing the second control, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the functional device due to external noise or the like and appropriately control the functional device.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1.
The specific control means is a control executed at predetermined intervals.
It is characterized by having a second control for outputting the specific control information including the device control information for all of the plurality of functional devices.

According to such a game machine, since the specific control means executes the second control at predetermined intervals, for example, in the first control and the second control, due to external noise, static electricity, or the like, the specific control means can be used. Even if the output device control information does not reach the functional device normally, or if unplanned device control information is transmitted, the second control executed at predetermined intervals Allows functional devices to receive normal device control information. As a result, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the device control information normally, the functional device can be quickly returned to the normal operation. Here, although details will be described later, the “predetermined period”, which is the interval for executing the second control, is, for example, a period (interval) longer than the execution interval of the first control when the first control is repeatedly executed. It is possible to Further, "every predetermined period" may be an interval every specific time or an interval every time a specific condition is satisfied.

The specific control means may be configured to execute the second control every predetermined period (for example, in the case where the first control is repeatedly executed, the time interval is shorter than the execution cycle of the first control). Good. As a result, even for functional devices (extended functional devices) that can receive device control information from the specific control means in the second control but cannot receive device control information in the first control, at predetermined intervals. The second control performed allows the functional device to receive normal device control information. Therefore, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable due to the inability to receive the device control information normally, the functional device can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 or Reference Invention 3.
When the functional device performs a predetermined series of operations,
The specific control means is characterized in that the second control is executed when the start information of the series of operations is received from another control means and / or when the end information of the series of operations is received. is there.

According to such a game machine, the specific control means executes the second control when it receives the start information of the series of operations and / or the end information of the series of operations from the other control means. Therefore, for example, in the first control and the second control, if the device control information output from the specific control means does not reach the functional device normally due to external noise, static electricity, or the like, or it is not planned. Even if the device control information has been transmitted, the functional device can receive the normal device control information by the second control executed when the start information and end information of the series of operations are received. .. As a result, even for functional devices (extended functional devices) that can receive device control information from the specific control means in the second control but cannot receive device control information in the first control, at predetermined intervals. The second control performed allows the functional device to receive normal device control information. As a result, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable due to the inability to receive device control information normally, the functional device can be returned to normal operation at the start or end of a series of operations. It will be possible.

In addition, "when the start information of the series of operations is received and / or when the end information of the series of operations is received" is when the start information of the series of operations is received and when the end information of the series of operations is received. In both cases, and when either the start information of the series of operations or the end information of the series of operations is received, both of them are included. Here, the details will be described later, but as a "series of operations", for example, a special game effect performed during the execution of the special game, a movable notice effect and an effect symbol game effect performed during the variable display of the identification information, and an opening effect of the jackpot game. , Ending production, opening production and ending production of small hit games, and so on.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 5a board lamp (functional device),
5b Other lamps (functional devices), 7 image display devices, 14 movable decorative members, 14a electrical drive sources (functional devices), 14c decorative LEDs (functional devices), 50 game machine frames (holding frames), 66 frame lamps ( Functional device), 67 Speaker (functional device), 80 main control board, 81 game control microcomputer (other control means), 90 sub control board, 91 effect control microcomputer (specific control means), 106 voice control board (device) Control means), 107 lamp control board (device control means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of functional devices provided in a game board and / or a holding frame for holding the game board and capable of operating by receiving a drive power supply, and
A device control means for outputting device control information for controlling the operating state of the functional device to the plurality of functional devices in correspondence with each of the functional devices.
Specific control information including device identification information that identifies a specific functional device among the plurality of functional devices and the device control information corresponding to the specific functional device can be output to the device control means at predetermined time intervals. With control means,
As the control executed by the specific control means at the predetermined time intervals,
Among the plurality of functional devices, the specific control information including the device control information for the functional device that changes the operating state and not including the device control information for the functional device that does not change the operating state is output. 1 control and
It has a second control that outputs the specific control information including the device control information for all of the plurality of functional devices.
When the plurality of functional devices perform a predetermined series of operations,
The specific control means
The second control is executed when the start information of the series of operations is received from another control means and / or when the end information of the series of operations is received and when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the series of operations. ,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first control is executed during the execution of the series of operations.

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